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Ukraine welcomes home 277 soldiers in largest prisoner exchange of war
Ukraine has carried out its largest prisoner exchange since the beginning of Russiaβs full-scale invasion, with 277 Ukrainian soldiers returned from Russian captivity.
Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source:
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Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, 1936-2025
"Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta," the Vatican said in a statement posted on X.
Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source:The complex legacy of Pope Francis
His was a dramatic papacy, frustrating conservatives and progressives alike. Beloved by the faithful, he leaves behind a divided Church.
Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source:Ukraine: Putin will 'analyze' Zelenskyy ceasefire proposal
The Russian president says Moscow will consider a limited truce proposal suggested by Ukraine. Meanwhile, US President Trump says he is hopeful of a peace deal this week, without offering any specifics. DW has more.
Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source:Pope Francis's last public appearance on Easter Sunday
The pontiff's last public appearance was for an Easter Sunday blessing at the Vatican's St Peter's Square.
Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source:Pope Francis dead at 88
He was unafraid to wade into politics, publicly feuding with U.S. President Donald Trump over immigration and rebuking U.S. Vice President JD Vance.
Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source:Pope Francis dies at 88, the Vatican says
The pontiff had recently had a lengthy stay in a Rome hospital suffering from double pneumonia.
Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source:Read, think, act: Meet three booksellers guiding people through the climate crisis
From an old coal barge in Leeds, to picturesque Shaftesbury and radical Edinburgh, UK booksellers discuss bookselling during the climate crisis.
Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source:At least 12 killed in fresh US air strikes on Yemen's capital, Houthi rebel group says
The US says it is targeting the Houthis because of the group's attacks on shipping in the Red Sea, a crucial global trade route, and on Israel.
Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source:What happens if Trump trashes the AGOA pact?
African nations have enjoyed duty-free access to the US market for over two decades under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), up for renewal in September. How prepared are they should Trump refuse to sign it?
Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source:Are humanoid robots faster than actual humans? China finds out in first half-marathon race
Some of the robots fell in the first leg of the race, but they did complete the more than 21 km race.
Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source:Markets this week: Global manufacturing PMIs and Tesla earnings in focus
Investors will closely watch the trajectory of global business activity in the manufacturing and services sectors this week. Meanwhile, major US tech companiesβincluding Tesla, Microsoft, and Alphabetβare set to report first-quarter earnings, driving the market movements.
Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source:Scientists discover new colour βoloβ - and thereβs a link to βThe Wizard of Ozβ
A team of scientists claim to have discovered a new colour that no human has ever seen before. But what does βThe Wizard of Ozβ have to do with this contested discovery?
Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source:Hegseth shared Yemen war plans in 2nd Signal chat β reports
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing another scandal over allegedly sharing sensitive details on Yemen attacks in a Signal group chat. This time, the chat reportedly included his wife and brother.
Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source:What happens after Pope Francisβ death
His passing kicks off a tightly choreographed series of events, refined over the centuries.
Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source:Pete Hegseth shared details of Yemen strike in second Signal chat, media report
Citing sources close to the matter, multiple media have reported US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth created a Signal group chat where he shared details of a March military airstrike on Houthi militants in Yemen with individuals including his wife and brother.
Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source:China vows retaliation against countries supporting US-led trade isolation
Beijing has vowed to retaliate if other countries strike trade deals with the United States at the expense of Chinaβs interests, in response to news that the Trump administration is pressuring trading partners to isolate China in negotiations.
Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source:China warns countries against striking trade deals with US
Washington is reportedly pressuring countries to curb trade with China to avoid huge new US tariffs. Beijing has threatened "countermeasures" against trade partners that act against its economic interests.
Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source:El Salvador: Bukele suggests prisoner swap with Venezuela
Venezuela's attorney general has described as "cynical" the Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele's proposal to exchange 252 Venezuelan migrants expelled by the United States.
Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source:Former Pentagon official warns departmentβs dysfunction could topple Hegseth
βThe last month has been a full-blown meltdown at the Pentagon,β John Ullyot, the former top Defense Department spokesperson, wrote in a POLITICO Magazine opinion piece.
Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source:Germany bets on volunteers to fix a hollowed-out army β but will it work?
As troop numbers stagnate and Russiaβs threat looms, Berlin is betting on a voluntary service model to rebuild the military β but time is running out.
Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source:Could Canada join the EU? Unlikely β¦ but not impossible.
EU scholars say Canada has the right vibe for Brussels β but there would be some major hurdles blocking a membership bid.
Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source:Trump may get a nuclear deal β on Iranβs terms
Given Tehranβs weakened state and Washingtonβs eagerness for a deal, success is possible. However, it's more likely to resemble the 2015 one Trump abandoned.
Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source:Christians celebrate Easter Sunday across major European cities
Events were held across many European capitals to mark the Christian Easter holiday, which celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ after his crucifixion.
Published on: April 21, 2025 | Source:Demonstration in favour of cannabis legalisation takes place in Budapest
The event was held by Hungarian political party 'Two-Tailed Dog', with participants pointing out that alcohol has a far more serious negative effect and causes greater social harm than marijuana, the consumption of which is criminalised.
Published on: April 20, 2025 | Source:Football: Legendary 1860 Munich coach Werner Lorant dies
Werner Lorant took 1860 Munich from the third division to the Bundesliga and very nearly into the Champions League. Those heady days are now history for Bayern Munich's local rivals, but there may be hope on the horizon.
Published on: April 20, 2025 | Source:Germany: Police launch manhunt over Bad Nauheim killing
Two Turkish nationals, a man and his son-in-law, were killed in a town north of Frankfurt. Police believe a "personal motive" likely played in a role in the crime.
Published on: April 20, 2025 | Source:Israel cites 'professional failures' in Gaza medics' deaths
The March mass killing of 15 Palestinian paramedics in Gaza drew criticism from human rights groups and the United Nations. The Israeli military said breaches of orders and "operational misunderstanding" played a part.
Published on: April 20, 2025 | Source:Israeli military probe into killing of 15 Palestinian medics in Gaza finds 'professional failures'
Eight Red Crescent personnel, six Civil Defence workers and a UN staffer were killed in the shooting before dawn on 23 March by troops conducting operations in Tel al-Sultan, a district of Rafah in southern Gaza.
Published on: April 20, 2025 | Source:Israeli military says review into its killing of Gaza aid workers found βprofessional failuresβ
One deputy commander will be dismissed, and a commanding officer will receive a reprimand.
Published on: April 20, 2025 | Source:Tennis: German birthday boy Zverev triumphs in Munich
Alexander Zverev celebrated his birthday in style β securing his first tour win since November, an electric car and nearly 467,500 in prize money. With the French Open approaching, it's a timely return to form.
Published on: April 20, 2025 | Source:Latest news bulletin | April 20th β Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Published on: April 20, 2025 | Source:βBonkers crazypantsβ: American diplomats shaken by reports of possible cuts
Purported executive order calls for slashing State Department offices and bureaus and overhauling how diplomatic postings work.
Published on: April 20, 2025 | Source:Folk dancing and dyed eggs as Bulgaria's Ruse celebrates Easter
In Bulgaria, both Orthodox and Catholic Christians celebrate Easter, with the latter usually coming a few days before. Every so often, such as this year, the two take place on the same day.
Published on: April 20, 2025 | Source:After remarkable Supreme Court rebuke, Trump administration slams βmeritless litigationβ
The White Houseβs statement comes as the Trump administration faces a firestorm of criticism from Democrats and legal experts over due process and the rule of law.
Published on: April 20, 2025 | Source: